Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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President Donald Trump claimed the US had “total control over the Hormuz Strait,” saying “We own it” and that Iran's actions will be met with force. #trump #iran #usa #news #politics #worldnews

The escalating rhetoric between the US and Iran raises doubt that an immediate deal can be reached over the strait, with Qatar and Pakistan mediating to reach an end to the conflict.

Iran has conveyed additional demands to Washington, including ending the war and unfreezing blocked Iranian assets, with former US deputy secretary of state Wendy Sherman saying “We are definitely at a stalemate” in the negotiations.

Read more: bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-08-12/trump-claims-hormuz-control-as-us-iran-harden-their-positions

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